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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,802.44, 36,970.63 and 17,254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,802.44, 36,970.63 and 17,254.77 is: 23,800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,802.44 : 36,970.63 = 17,254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,802.44/36,970.63 = 17,254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,802.44x = 36,970.63 × 17,254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,802.44x = 637,919,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,919,743.59/26,802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,800.80

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